36 years after the last Weightlifting World Championships held in Lima, a total of 128 weightlifters are expected to participate in the University World Cup, running from 9th to 12th of August in Callao, next to the Peruvian capital. A strong Pan-American presence is also noted.

Chinese excelled in the first two categories (56kg men and 48kg women). Results are published on this homepage under events/results and you can follow the competitions live here: www.regioncallao.gob.pe/copa_pesas_en_vivo.asp (click on VER VIDEO).